With a school motto of “Mens et Manu,” or “Mind and Hand,” it’s no wonder that entrepreneurship plays such a central role in the MIT academic ecosystem.

MIT Sloan’s five core courses are all taken during the first semester, along with one elective course. The core structure “provides the foundation of freedom and flexibility you need to pursue your personal goals and interests throughout the rest of your time at MIT Sloan.” Students interested in specializing in entrepreneurship will embark on the Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Track. When they complete their studies, they will receive an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate in addition to their MBA.

To reflect MIT Sloan’s mission of hands-on learning, or “Learning by doing,” the program offers endless Action Learning opportunities. The most prominent Action Learning feature is the Action Lab. Entrepreneurship students are required to complete one of the following two labs:

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